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Strengthening Jewish Life in Kazakhstan

Strengthening Jewish Life in Kazakhstan

Federation overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), is helping Jewish women in Karaganda, Kazakhstan in the former Soviet Union find connection and camaraderie.
Holocaust Memorial Provides Meaningful Experience

Holocaust Memorial Provides Meaningful Experience

Are you looking for a meaningful experience here in Miami? Visit the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach at 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue.
Bringing Israel to Campers at the JCC

Bringing Israel to Campers at the JCC

Six idealistic, young Israelis are bringing Israel to campers at the three Federation-funded Miami Jewish community centers, through a program of Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel.
Young Adults From Miami Experience Israel With Taglit-Birthright

Young Adults From Miami Experience Israel With Taglit-Birthright

A warm welcome home to the 41 participants from the Miami Community Taglit-Birthright trip, organized by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, who recently returned from Israel.
Register for the Miami Medical Mission to Israel

Register for the Miami Medical Mission to Israel

Are you a medical professional looking for a unique experience in Israel? Don’t miss the chance to visit Israel on the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Medical Mission, October 28-November 3, 2019.
Israeli Volunteers Make a Difference in Puerto Rico

Israeli Volunteers Make a Difference in Puerto Rico

Federation overseas partner, The Jewish Agency for Israel, is on the ground making a difference in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Local Campers Perform Mitzvahs

Local Campers Perform Mitzvahs

Federation Jewish Volunteer Center is partnering with the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center Camp J to help campers incorporate the spirit of service into their summer.
Adjusting to Life in Israel

Adjusting to Life in Israel

It's lights, camera, action for a select group of Jewish students from Israel and Europe at Federation overseas partner World ORT Digital Skills Academy in Bulgaria.
South Dade Moms Prepare for a Trip to Israel

South Dade Moms Prepare for a Trip to Israel

When someone passes away and loved ones lack the means to provide a proper Jewish burial, Federation can help.
Indigent Burial Program Offers Help in a Time of Need

Indigent Burial Program Offers Help in a Time of Need

When someone passes away and loved ones lack the means to provide a proper Jewish burial, Federation can help.
Students Receive Tuman Scholarships for College

Students Receive Tuman Scholarships for College

Mazal Tov to the recipients of Sylvia Tuman Scholarships, administered by The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Students From Two Florida Hillels Visit Yerucham During Birthright

Students From Two Florida Hillels Visit Yerucham During Birthright

Students from two Miami-Dade Hillels — Hillel at FIU and University of Miami Hillel — recently participated in Taglit-Birthright Israel and visited Miami’s partneship city of Yerucham.
Friendship Circle Expands Summer Camp

Friendship Circle Expands Summer Camp

Children with special needs are looking forward to having fun this summer during Friendship Circle Camp, from June 11-21 at the Galbut Family Miami Beach Jewish Community Center (JCC) Simkins Family Campus.
PJ Library Brings Jewish-themed Books to Families

PJ Library Brings Jewish-themed Books to Families

School is out for the summer, but learning can continue when you sign up for PJ Library. The global Jewish literacy program delivers free, Jewish-themed children’s books and music for kids ages six months to 11 years old.
Hillel Program Helps Jewish College-Bound Students Transition to College

Hillel Program Helps Jewish College-Bound Students Transition to College

Do you know a Jewish college-bound freshman? Tell them about JCollege Bound and help ease their transition from high school to college.
Israeli Partner Organization Helps Create Multi-Sensory Environment at Miami Children’s Museum

Israeli Partner Organization Helps Create Multi-Sensory Environment at Miami Children’s Museum

Children with disabilities who visit the Miami Children’s Museum can enjoy a special multi-sensory environment, thanks to a collaboration between the museum and Israel’s Beit Issie Shapiro (BIS), a nonprofit focused on special needs children and their families.
Program Helps College Students Build Skills and Connect to Israel

Program Helps College Students Build Skills and Connect to Israel

Miami-Dade college students are strengthening their personal connection to Israel while building their resumes through Onward Israel, a program supported by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and our overseas partner agency The Jewish Agency for Israel.
Helping Hungry Children in Israel

Helping Hungry Children in Israel

It's lights, camera, action for a select group of Jewish students from Israel and Europe at Federation overseas partner World ORT Digital Skills Academy in Bulgaria.
Shalom Miami Will Make You Feel at Home

Shalom Miami Will Make You Feel at Home

Those living in Miami-Dade County can sign up to be connected to one of our Welcome Ambassadors and receive a free gift.
The Sacred Jewish Conversation Project is Looking for Facilitators

The Sacred Jewish Conversation Project is Looking for Facilitators

Do you want to encourage people in your community to live out their lives in accordance with their values?
High Holiday Welcome Program

High Holiday Welcome Program

If you are new to Jewish Miami or financially unable to access tickets for High Holiday services, you may be eligible for free seats through Federation’s High Holiday Welcome Program.

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New Olim Head Back to School

New Olim Head Back to School

As students around the world return to the classroom, Federation and our partners are helping the youngest olim (immigrants) get ready for school in Israel.

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Jewish New Teacher Project Supports Educator

Jewish New Teacher Project Supports Educator

The program pairs new and experienced teachers with one another for valuable insight, practical guidance and encouraging support.

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Supporting Resilience on Israeli Campuses

Supporting Resilience on Israeli Campuses

As IDF reservists return from military duty and resume their academic studies, Federation is helping fund resilience centers to promote well-being and a sense of stability and security among Israeli students and faculty members alike.

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